Scott Hotes
About Scott Hotes
Scott Hotes is the Founder and CEO of Eikon AI, a position he has held since 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has an extensive background in technology and research, with previous roles including CTO at Location Labs and VP of Software Engineering at SiriusXM.
Work at Eikon AI
Scott Hotes serves as the Founder and CEO of Eikon AI, a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, the company operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the organization, contributing to its growth and innovation in the tech industry.
Previous Experience
Before founding Eikon AI, Scott Hotes held several significant positions in various organizations. He was the Founder and CEO of Erebor, Inc. for a brief period in 2017. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Location Labs from 2001 to 2014. He also worked as the Vice President of Software Engineering at SiriusXM from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he was a Research Scientist at the U.S. Department of Defense from 1998 to 2000 and held a position as MTS at SGI from 1995 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Scott Hotes earned a Ph.D. in Theoretical Particle Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Physics from Case Western Reserve University, completed between 1983 and 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering.